Programme

Primary Swimming:Delivering Effective School Swimming Lessons Using a Fun Approach to Teaching

FRIDAY 10 MAY

with Sam Helliwell, Swim England

Dive into our dynamic one-day workshop, "Delivering Effective School Swimming Lessons Using a Fun Approach to Teaching," designed to equip educators with innovative strategies for integrating joy into aquatic education. Through engaging activities and expert guidance, participants will learn to seamlessly infuse fun into swimming lessons, fostering confidence and skill development in young learners. Explore the intersection of fun and learning, and discover how this approach aligns with the Long-Term Athlete Development Pathway, ensuring holistic growth. Key takeaways include practical techniques for introducing, delivering, and managing fun activities, insights into the impact of fun on children's development, and innovative approaches to creating dynamic learning environments. Join us as we make waves in school swimming education, empowering educators to inspire a lifelong love of swimming among students.

• Learn practical strategies for integrating fun into school swimming lessons
• Understand the impact of fun on children's confidence and skill development
• Explore the alignment between a fun approach and the Long-Term Athlete Development Pathway
• Acquire techniques for creating dynamic and engaging learning environments
• Gain insights into fostering a lifelong love of swimming among students
• Empower educators to make a splash in aquatic education

Secondary Swimming: Diversifying Your Aquatic Offer within Secondary Schools

SATURDAY 11 MAY

with Sam Helliwell, Swim England

Dive into an enriching one-day workshop, "Diversifying Your Aquatic Offer within Secondary School Swimming Lessons," where Swim England leads the charge in expanding the horizons of aquatic education. Join us as we delve into a myriad of aquatic activities, from water polo to artistic swimming, open water exploration, and rookie lifeguarding. Drawing on best practices and real-world examples from schools, participants will gain valuable insights into diversifying swimming offerings within secondary school curriculums. Furthermore, explore the post-16 landscape and discover how students can pursue careers as swimming assistants or teachers, aligning with their career aspirations and broader academic pursuits. Led by Sam Helliwell, a distinguished figure within Swim England, participants will benefit from his expertise as Senior Technical Aquatics Manager of the Learn to Swim team and Swim England tutor, contributing significantly to the evolution of aquatic education nationwide.

• Explore diverse aquatic activities for secondary school swimming lessons
• Learn from best practices and real-world examples from schools
• Discover opportunities for post-16 students to become swimming assistants or teachers
• Gain insights into career pathways within the aquatics industry
• Benefit from the expertise of Sam Helliwell, Senior Technical Aquatics Manager at Swim England
• Enhance your knowledge and skills in expanding aquatic offerings within secondary education